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Xavier Defeats Oklahoma 99-77 - Recap

Xavier cruised to victory on Wednesday, running Oklahoma out of the gym and running up a 99-77 score at Cintas Center.

Xavier won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +3.0-point spread as underdogs.

Xavier got 28 points from Zach Freemantle and another 25 points from Nate Johnson. Paul Scruggs contributed 8 assists, while Nate Johnson cleaned the glass with 6 rebounds.

Oklahoma got a 17-point performance from Brady Manek, who was supported by 13 points from Austin Reaves. Austin Reaves had 4 assists in a losing cause for Oklahoma, while Jalen Hill grabbed 5 rebounds.

Xavier was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

The rebound battle favored Xavier as they grabbed 31 boards, while Oklahoma only had 27

Xavier heads into a battle against Providence. Oklahoma, meanwhile, will have their next action against Florida A&M.